Wednesday, 31 May 2023

 David LIMBRICK (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (13:01): (221) My question is for the Minister for Environment. Constituents in the Hampton Park, Lynbrook and Narre Warren South areas are still being heavily impacted by the Hallam Road landfill. The smell from the landfill is getting worse for locals. They are concerned about the safety of the odour and how much longer they will have to put up with it. People have reported the odour becoming so strong they cannot even open their windows. Some residents have been reporting headaches, dizziness and a reduction in their health because of the odour. They are also worried about what this is doing to children, especially since there are multiple schools close by. Residents have tried contacting the EPA multiple times about the odour but have not received any response. My question is: will the minister investigate the toxicity level of the odour and how safe it is for residents and children to be breathing in? How much longer can residents expect to be breathing this in from the tip?